Fairfax County police and firefighters are on the scene of a crash in McLean in which a car ran off the side of the road.
The crash was reported around 5 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Kirby Road and Barbee Street. Initial reports suggest the driver lost control of the vehicle and careened into a wooded area along the side of the road.
At least one person could be seen being loaded into an ambulance, which then left the scene en route to a local hospital.
There were no significant traffic backups as a result of the crash.
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The man struck by a car near Vienna on Monday has died after two days in critical condition.
Fairfax County Police say Daniel Benson, a 77 year-old Vienna resident, was assisting his wife after she was involved in a separate crash at the intersection of Old Courthouse Road and Westwood Drive.
Benson was carrying items from his car over to hers when he was struck, first by a Chevrolet Cruze traveling westbound, then into the side of a Toyota Echo in the eastbound lane, according to FCPD.
Police say both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with detectives. Neither speed nor alcohol is being considered a factor in the crash and no charges are expected to be filed.
On Tuesday, a tipster told Tysons Reporter that the victim “was crossing the street carrying a bag and umbrella and very unfortunately did not look either way.”
“The westbound car in front of me braked as he walked, and then he just kept walking across the median” and was struck by an oncoming vehicle, said the witness.
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Update on 11/15/18: The man has died, according to police.
(Updated at 4:45 p.m.) A man is in critical condition after a pedestrian-involved crash in the Vienna area last night.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Old Courthouse Road and Westwood Drive at 5 p.m. Monday. Police initially reported driver who had been involved in a crash and had exited his vehicle.
Sometime after the first crash, police said the man was carrying items from his wife’s car across the street back to his when he walked in front of an oncoming car which struck him.
Fairfax County Police said the driver who struck the man remained on-scene. The victim remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, police told Tysons Reporter.
Our Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating after a man was hit at Old Courthouse Rd NE & Westwood Drive around 5 tonight. The man was outside his vehicle inspecting the damage after a crash when he was hit by another vehicle. He’s at the hospital w/ life-threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/IAd15obete
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) November 13, 2018
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Crash in Idylwood Area Closes Road — Idylwood Road was closed in both directions during this morning’s rush hour due to a two-vehicle crash that caused live wires to fall across the roadway. [Twitter, Twitter]
High I-66 Tolls This Morning — “Hump day is often considered one of the heavier traffic days for local commuters, and the day after the elections was no exception. The toll along I-66 lanes, inside the Beltway, reached $45.50 just before 9 a.m. The toll prices are dynamic and change every six minutes, depending on speed and traffic volume. Those who are solo and traveling at peak times have to pay them.” [Washington Post]
Last Night’s Sunset — Across the D.C. area last night, the sky lit up at sunset after an extended stretch of rain and overcast gloom. The spectacular sunset was particularly picturesque when set against the Tysons skyline. [Twitter, Twitter]
A two-vehicle crash closed Georgetown Pike in both directions during this morning’s rush hour.
The crash happened at Dogue Hill Lane in McLean, just east of Langley High School. One person was hospitalized following the wreck, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
Georgetown Pike was reported to be back open about 10-15 minutes after authorities first tweeted about the closure.
Units on scene of two car crash on Georgetown Pike at Dogue Hill Ln, in McLean area. One person being transported to area hospital for evaluation. Georgetown Pike closed in both directions. #traffic #vatraffic #news pic.twitter.com/qJ149iEzkQ
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) October 24, 2018
UPDATE: Georgetown Pike has reopened.
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) October 24, 2018
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A 75-year-old McLean man was struck by a car and killed last night near the intersection of Route 123 and Chain Bridge Road.
Police say Philip Dietz was crossing Route 123 just before 10 p.m. when he was struck by a driver in a BMW heading southbound. He died from his injuries.
All southbound lanes of Route 123 were closed for an extended period of time last night while a crash reconstruction team worked to investigate the collision, according to VDOT.
More from the Fairfax County Police Department:
Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in the intersection of Dolley Madison Boulevard and Madison McLean Drive. Philip John Dietz, 75, of McLean, was attempting to cross Dolley Madison Boulevard around 9:55 last night. The driver of a 2002 BMW was traveling southbound in the right lane of Dolley Madison Boulevard when he hit Dietz in the intersection. Investigators are working to determine if Dietz used the marked crosswalk with the pedestrian signal at the time of the crash. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors for anyone involved. The driver remained at the scene and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Once the investigation is complete, the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney will review the case and determine if the driver will be charged.
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